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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.36, 375.82 and 167.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.36, 375.82 and 167.48 is: 231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.36 : 375.82 = 167.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.36/375.82 = 167.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.36x = 375.82 × 167.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.36x = 62,942.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,942.33/272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.10

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